Over 17 billion pesos in Jóvenes en Paz payments at year-end

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Starting December 24, 2025, Colombia's government Jóvenes en Paz program will disburse over 17.6 billion pesos to 15,440 vulnerable youth nationwide as part of cycle 12 of the initiative.

The Jóvenes en Paz program, led by Prosperidad Social, aims to enhance opportunities and social inclusion for vulnerable youth. For cycle 12, it allocates 17.616 million pesos in direct transfers to selected participants.

These funds become available from December 24, 2025, fitting into the national government's strategies for comprehensive youth support and life trajectory building. This move continues efforts to address inequalities and promote personal development among at-risk groups.

The agency states that payments will reach 15,440 beneficiaries across Colombia, underscoring a commitment to social equity. While specific delivery methods are not outlined, it aligns with the program's institutional guidelines focused on inclusion processes.

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Colombian students celebrate Colfuturo scholarships' independence from government funding in 2026, with President Petro's endorsement.
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Colfuturo's scholarship program to operate without government funds from 2026

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Colfuturo announced that its Programa Crédito Beca will enter a new phase without financial support from the National Government starting in 2026. President Gustavo Petro backed the decision, arguing that the entity is private and has mainly benefited high socioeconomic strata in major cities. The program has enabled nearly 25,000 Colombians to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.

Deadline nears for claiming Colombia Mayor pension bonus on January 12

Prosperidad Social is urging elderly beneficiaries of the Colombia Mayor program to claim their 230,000-peso pension bonus before the January 12 deadline. New recipients started receiving the transfer from December 23 as part of the government's social protection strategy.

Government redirects Colfuturo funds to new doctoral program

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The Colombian government has withdrawn state funding from Colfuturo's Crédito Beca program, which supported postgraduate studies abroad for over 20 years, to redirect resources toward a new doctoral scholarship model targeting vulnerable populations. Science Minister Yesenia Olaya defended the move, stating that Colfuturo failed to meet democratization criteria for educational access. The decision has drawn criticism for restricting opportunities amid global technological shifts.

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Porvenir expects increase in severance pay collections this year

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Petro criticizes Colfuturo's elitist model as government funding ends

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Severance savings reached $26.1 trillion in 2025

Government declares 30-day economic and social emergency

President Gustavo Petro signed Decree 1390 of 2025 declaring a 30-day economic and social emergency in Colombia after the Congress sank the financing bill. The measure aims to raise funds to cover a $16.3 trillion deficit and ensure essential services like health. The announcement sparks legal and political debate, with reviews pending from the Constitutional Court and Congress.

Year-end reflections on Colombia's challenges in 2025

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At the close of 2025, Colombian columnists highlight distrust, governmental ineffectiveness, and an economic crisis worsened by debts and taxes as the main threats to the country. While criticizing official lies and poor fiscal management, they call for building trust, social commitment, and education for a hopeful future.

Peac and DepEd vow tighter controls for voucher program

The Private Education Assistance Committee (Peac) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have pledged to collaborate closely to safeguard public funds and maintain the integrity of the senior high school voucher program following irregularities flagged by the Commission on Audit (Coa) involving 'ghost students'. Peac executive director Doris Ferrer emphasized that the program's integrity is non-negotiable. This comes as part of measures to ensure proper voucher usage.

Petro Government Enacts Economic Emergency Tax Package to Raise 11 Trillion Pesos in 2026

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Following the December 19 announcement of plans for an economic emergency decree, the Colombian government of Gustavo Petro on December 31 issued the tax package via Decree 1390, targeting 11 trillion pesos to address a 16.3 trillion fiscal deficit after Congress rejected reforms. Finance Minister Germán Ávila noted it covers much but not all 2026 needs, impacting liquor, cigarettes, patrimony, finance, and imports.

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